What’s on TV this week?: 08.10.17 through 08.16.17

Quail Hollow Club near Charlotte, North Carolina, is the location for this year’s PGA Championship, the fourth and final Major on the PGA Tour. Other than this year Quail Hollow has been the home of the Wells Fargo Championship since 2003 and is known for the difficult “Green Mile” that is holes 16, 17 and 18. Jimmy Walker is the defending U.S. Open champion while James Hahn won the 2016 Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow.

6 p.m. on LIFE Project Runway

Season 16 doesn’t get under way until next week, but fans can get a preview of some of the designers who will be competing, along with some who don’t make the (ahem) cut. The lucky ones will have to deal with a new wrinkle, so to speak: In a long-overdue twist, this season tasks the designers with creating stunning designs for models ranging in size from 0 to 22.

7 p.m. on CBS The Big Bang Theory

With Sheldon (Jim Parsons) interfering with their work on the guidance system. Leonard and Wolowitz (Johnny Galecki, Simon Helberg) scheme to divert his attention by treating him to a railway trek in “The Locomotion Reverberation.” Raj and Stuart (Kunal Nayyar, guest star Kevin Sussman) play babysitters when Penny and Amy (Kaley Cuoco, Mayim Bialik) give Bernadette (Melissa Rauch) a night on the town. Dean Norris also reprises his guest role.

7 p.m. on ABC Boy Band

Though the nine remaining contestants are male, women rule in a sense in the new episode “Girl Power!,” since all of the performed songs originally were made popular by female artists. Only eight contenders will remain by the hour’s end, since “architects” Emma Bunton, Nick Carter and Timbaland wlll decide — with input also coming from viewers — the bottom two vocalists, one of whom will be eliminated from the competition. Rita Ora is the host.

7 p.m. on DSC First in Human

Emmy-winning filmmaker John Hoffman secured unprecedented access to the largest hospital in the world that’s devoted exclusively to research for this new documentary series. That’s Building 10 at the National Institute of Health, where a team of brilliant scientists conducts critical experiments, including testing new treatments on people for the very first time. Jim Parsons (“The Big Bang Theory”) is the series narrator.

7 p.m. on HIST Mountain Men

In a new episode called “Only the Strong Survive,” Marty screws up his courage and decides to double down on his risky new strategy to keep from losing more ground. Elsewhere, a determined Morgan and Margaret defend what’s theirs, while Jason’s own hunt for land turns into a much bigger ordeal than he had anticipated.

7:31 p.m. on CBS Kevin Can Wait

To earn needed funds for the wedding, Kevin and Chale (Kevin James, Ryan Cartwright) become co-workers at an electronics store’s warehouse in “Showroom Showdown.” Chale quickly impresses the boss and gets a promotion, stoking Kevin’s competitive spirit … and prompting him to try to show up his future son-in-law. Erinn Hayes and Taylor Spreitler also star.

8 p.m. on KWGN Penn & Teller: Fool Us

This might be a leap to take, but it’s a good bet that a new episode titled “Does This Trick Ring a Bell?” involves … a bell. Dyno Staats, Aiden Sinclair, Axel Adler and David Parr are the magicians trying to win a spot in Penn & Teller’s Las Vegas act by stumping the duo on how certain illusions are accomplished. Alyson Hannigan is the host.

8 p.m. on ABC The Story of Diana

Since this new two-part documentary (made in association with People Magazine) follows the timeline of the princess’ life chronologically as it concludes here, her death — which resulted from a car accident in a Paris tunnel — is sure to get considerable attention. Executive producer Maura Mandt says that rather than focusing on all the details of the tragedy as its 20th anniversary nears, the program recalls the reaction to it as the news spread globally.

8 p.m. on NBC Saturday Night Live: Weekend Update

There’s still a while to go before the late-night staple returns for its new season, but the news cycle definitely hasn’t stopped over the summer, prompting a four-week primetime run for one of “SNL’s” most popular elements. Colin Jost and Michael Che are back to present the show’s unique take on current events, and other cast regulars are expected to make appearances. It’s fairly safe to guess that Alec Baldwin will turn up again as a certain president.

8 p.m. on USA Queen of the South

In the new episode “Que Manden a Los Payasos” (which loosely translates as “Send in the clowns”), Teresa (Alice Braga) finds herself competing with James (Peter Gadiot) for Camila’s (Veronica Falcon) trust, an uncomfortable situation that shows Teresa the true nature of her relationship with her boss. Elsewhere, Epifanio (Joaquim de Almeida) plans to leave the cartel world for good after he makes a gutsy move against a dangerous business partner.

8:30 p.m. on NBC Superstore

Frazzled after a long day on the sales floor, the entire staff tries to put on a game face as they’re forced to wait at the store after hours to await delivery of new Cloud 9 signage they have to unload and hang throughout the store by morning. When the truck is delayed, the team members find themselves starting to bond as they try to improvise creative ways to fill their “All-Nighter.” America Ferrera, Mark McKinney, Ben Feldman and Lauren Ash star.

8:30 p.m. on WTBS The Guest Book

The new “Story 3” stars Michaela Watkins (the Hulu sitcom “Casual”) as Phyllis, who is struggling to survive her husband’s agonizing weekend retreat with his boss (David Zayas, “Dexter”) and his much younger wife. Unexpected relief arrives in the form of Marcia (Stephnie Weir), who is fleeing a polygamous marriage. Kellie Martin, Charlie Robinson and Aloma Wright also star.

9 p.m. on KWGN Whose Line Is It Anyway?

Tony Cavalero, of the television-series version of “School of Rock,” may get a fresh education in improv as a guest star in this new episode. He joins regular cast members Wayne Brady, Colin Mochrie and Ryan Stiles to turn suggestions from the studio audience into sketches and songs. Guest comedian Greg Proops also appears. Aisha Tyler is the host. Another episode follows.

9 p.m. on CBS Zoo

The assignment is personal for Jackson (James Wolk) and some of his cohorts in the new episode “Wham, Bam, Thank You Sam,” as they try to retrieve Isaac (guest star Jesse Muhoozi) — the son of Isaac and Daniela (Nonso Anozie, Alyssa Diaz) — safely. While pursuing information in California, Mitch and Jamie (Billy Burke, Kristen Connolly) are surprised to cross paths with someone they know. Josh Salatin and Gracie Dzienny also star.

9 p.m. on NBC The Night Shift

The staff members mourn one of their own at a funeral in the new episode “Keep the Faith,” but circumstances at the ceremony put them back to work quickly. A melee leaves several protesting war veterans in need of treatment, while Drew (Brendan Fehr) has another personally related case involving a noted politician. Dan Lauria (“The Wonder Years”) guest stars as one of the patients. Jill Flint, Eoin Macken, Scott Wolf and Robert Bailey Jr. also star.

FRIDAY

6 p.m. on SYFY Killjoys

Desperate to gain a strategic advantage, Dutch (Hannah John-Kamen) goes AWOL and risks a dangerous procedure that links her psychically to the memories of her doppelganger, Aneela. As Dutch accesses this new information, she receives some truly shocking answers to Aneela’s true origin, as well as her own, in the new episode “The Wolf You Feed.” Aaron Ashmore and Luke Macfarlane also star.

7 p.m. on CBS MacGyver

John Heard (“Home Alone”) guest stars as MacGyver’s (Lucas Till) favorite science teacher, but their reunion is impacted by the kidnapping of the educator’s top current student (guest star Amiah Miller) in “Pliers.” Of course, that title indicates one of the tools the hero has at his disposal in attempting a rescue, along with speaker wire. Jeremy London also guest stars. George Eads, Justin Hires and Sandrine Holt also star.

7 p.m. on ABC Shark Tank

There’s still room for some firsts on this show … such as the visit from a llama that marks this episode. The animal is used in a demonstration by Chicago developers of a security app. Two California inventors pitch their bicycle braking system, while a trio from Seattle suggests a method to give business patrons free parking. Chris Sacca again joins Sharks including Mark Cuban, Lori Greiner and Barbara Corcoran.

7 p.m. on SYFY Dark Matter

Following up on information from one of the Android’s (Zoie Palmer) newly discovered memories, the crew eventually finds itself at a suspicious Dwarf Star facility on Nova 17 in the new episode “The Dwarf Star Conspiracy.” Gaining access to the place, the group is startled to discover it’s built to store hundreds of synthetic humans similar to Two (Melissa O’Neil). Back in orbit, Three (Anthony Lemke) experiences strange dreams.

8 p.m. on KWGN Masters of Illusion

The title of the new episode “Spiked Table and Spiked Faces” suggests that the featured magicians will stay sharp. (Yes. We went there.) Farrell Dillion, Barry and Stuart, Jonathan Pendragon, Draven, Naathan Phan, Adam Wylie, Eric Jones, Jibrizy and Greg Gleason are the illusionists introduced by host Dean Cain during the half-hour. Another episode follows.

8 p.m. on MAX Movie: Master of the Shadowless Kick: Wong Kei-Ying

Originally produced by HBO Asia, this 2016 martial arts drama is set in the late days of the Qing dynasty, the last such imperial dynasty in Chinese history. During this turbulent period, a principled physician named Wong Kei-Ying (Sun Hao-ran) unwittingly is exploited by the corrupt General Wei Mo-Gik (Chen Zhi Hui). After Wong discovers the truth, he must master a fiendishly difficult martial art in order to thwart the general and protect his family.

8 p.m. on TCM Movie: Top Hat

One of the screen’s great musicals in the eyes of many film buffs, this 1935 delight boasts the stunning combination of Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers and Irving Berlin’s tunes. Astaire plays a performer whose late-night dancing disturbs his downstairs hotel neighbor (Rogers). She’s ready to lace into him — until she mistakes him for the producer (Edward Everett Horton) who employs him. Songs include “Cheek to Cheek.”

8:01 p.m. on SYFY Wynonna Earp

A run-in with the deadly, black-clad Widows leaves Wynonna (Melanie Scrofano) and her team fighting to save one of their own in the new episode “I See a Darkness.” For once, however, even their united strength may not be enough to prevail against this formidable evil. Tim Rozon, Dominique Provost-Chalkley, Shamier Anderson and Katherine Barrell also star.

9:30 p.m. on HBO Room 104

The priest (Orlando Jones, “Sleepy Hollow”) of a mysterious cult pays a visit to a woman (Sameerah Luqmaan-Harris) who has been seeking a path to salvation, and he promises to help her transcend the ordinary world for another realm in the new episode “The Knockadoo.”

SATURDAY

6 p.m. on HBO Movie: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

J.K. Rowling made her screenwriting debut with this whimsical 2016 spinoff to the blockbuster movie adaptations of her “Harry Potter” novels, with Eddie Redmayne starring as Newt Scamander, a “magizoologist” tracking down magical creatures set free in the wizarding world of 1926 New York. Katherine Waterston, Dan Fogler, Samantha Morton and Alison Sudol co-star in the movie, which became the first Harry Potter-related film to win an Oscar (for costume design).

7 p.m. on CBS Doubt

In “Running Out of Time,” the first of two back-to-back episodes that end the drama’s run, Sadie (Katherine Heigl) makes her closing argument on Billy’s (Steven Pasquale) behalf. Keeping her mind on business is hard, given what she learns about Carolyn (Judith Light). Then in the finale, “The Return,” the jury reveals its verdict, and Billy does something that impacts Sadie and Carolyn very personally. Laverne Cox, Dule Hill and Elliott Gould also star.

7 p.m. on AMC TURN: Washington’s Spies

The fate of the Culper Ring is revealed as this historical drama reaches its conclusion in the series finale “Washington’s Spies.” As the American War of Independence from Great Britain winds down, there’s an inevitable settling of accounts between shadows and spies, even while a newborn America struggles to begin. Jamie Bell, Seth Numrich, Ian Kahn, Daniel Henshall and Heather Lind star.

7 p.m. on HALL Movie: Summer in the Vineyard

Rachael Leigh Cook and Brendan Penny return to their roles as lovers and winery co-owners Frankie Baldwin and Nate DeLuca in this follow-up to 2016’s “Autumn in the Vineyard.” The action picks up three years after the first TV movie, as Frankie and Nate prepare to bottle their first vintage, to be shown at an upcoming food-and-wine event. With so much riding on the occasion, stress takes its toll on their relationship. Marcus Rosner and Tegan Ross also star.

8 p.m. on ABC The $100,000 Pyramid

It doesn’t happen often on this show, but spouses play against each other in one of the hour’s games, as Italia Rocci (“Designated Survivor”) vies with husband Robbie Amell (“The Flash”) to get their respective playing partners to the big-money winner’s circle. In the other contest, it’s Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers vs. Erin Andrews, who has interviewed him many times as a sportscaster. Michael Strahan is the host.

8:43 p.m. on STARZ Movie: I’ll See You in My Dreams

In this well-received 2015 comedy-drama, which got only a limited theatrical release, Blythe Danner gives a radiant performance as Carol Petersen, a former singer who has spent 20 years as a widow. As loneliness starts to close in, Carol impulsively embarks on relationships with two men: Lloyd (Martin Starr), a pool boy, and Bill (Sam Elliott), a fellow senior citizen. The strong ensemble also includes Malin Akerman, June Squibb, Rhea Perlman and Mary Kay Place.

9 p.m. on ABC 20/20: In an Instant

“Terror in the Library” merges dramatized sequences and actual first-person accounts as it re-creates a Salt Lake City incident in which a troubled war veteran — who was armed with a bomb — took hostages. An off-duty policeman eventually made himself one of the captives and took a big gamble by moving into action when the moment seemed right, particularly since his peers on the outside were unaware that he was in the library.

10:35 p.m. on NBC Saturday Night Live

Louis C.K. returned to the series to guest-host this episode from last April, riffing on his own fame in the opening monologue — in which he questions the preferred treatment he now receives at hotels. Among his sketch roles is a diner owner who’s maybe just a bit too compassionate toward a melancholy schoolgirl (cast regular Cecily Strong). The “Weekend Update” segment features Kate McKinnon, and The Chainsmokers are the featured musical act.

SUNDAY

12 p.m. on CBS 2017 PGA Championship

The final round of the PGA Tour’s final major of the season culminates from Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. Toss in the final three holes known as the “Green Mile” and things could sure be interesting. Jordan Spieth, who recently won the Open Championship in Britain last month, as well as the Travelers Championship in June, has been swinging the hot club. Those wins helped him rise to the top of the FedexCup standings.

1 p.m. on NBCSP NASCAR Racing

Kyle Larson has won the last two events on the NASCAR Racing Monster Energy Cup Series schedule at Michigan International Speedway, including the The FireKeepers Casino 400 held earlier this season in June and last year’s Pure Michigan 400, which runs today. Larson will be looking in his rear-view mirror for Joey Logano, who is no stranger to Victory Lane at Michigan and perhaps Chase Elliott, who has a number of close finishes here.

6 p.m. on HIST The Cars That Made America

Throughout its modern history, America has been shaped to a large degree by its distinctive cars and the technologies that went into them. This new three-part docu-series, airing nightly through Tuesday, chronicles stories of some of the influential individuals who exerted an influence on their country through the motorized vehicles they created.

7 p.m. on ABC Celebrity Family Feud

Sure, he’s a well-known man of science — but how will Neil deGrasse Tyson fare in guessing what a “survey said”? This new episode provides the answer, as he and some of his relatives compete against athlete turned actor Rick Fox and several of his family members. The second contest pits veterans of musical boy bands and girl groups against each other, with participants including Nick Lachey, Joey Fatone, Carnie Wilson and Sabrina Bryan. Steve Harvey is the host.

7 p.m. on KDVR Teen Choice 2017

Oh, yes, there will be surfboards … and, as usual, they’ll be presented as “trophies” to the winners of these honors, chosen by fans via online and social-media means. Among the television, movie, music and sports contests, two categories — Choice Throwback TV Show (think “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” or “One Tree Hill,” both nominated) and Choice Latin Artist — are new this year. The now-ended “Pretty Little Liars” is the top TV nominee, with seven bids.

7 p.m. on SHOW Ray Donovan

The new episode “Las Vegas” flashes back to Ray and Abby’s (Liev Schreiber, Paula Malcomson) 21st wedding anniversary, when they took a trip to Sin City to see Damon’s (Dominique Columbus) first televised bout. In the present, movie star Natalie James (Lili Simmons) hires Ray to protect her from an abusive manager who is also her husband, a situation that pulls him deeper into Sam Winslow’s (Susan Sarandon) web. Eddie Marsan and Tara Buck also star.

7 p.m. on TNT Claws

The season finale, “Avalanche,” finds Desna (Niecy Nash) on the run following a harrowing escape from Roller’s (Jack Kesy) grasp. Even as Roller gives chase, he’s being pursued by the Russians himself. While Dean, Polly and Virginia (Harold Perrineau, Carrie Preston, Karrueche Tran) frantically search for Desna, Jennifer (Jenn Lynch) makes some reckless choices with Hank (Hunter Burke).

7 p.m. on FOOD Food Network Star

Another edition of the culinary competition series wraps as “The Newest Food Network Star” is crowned at the end of this season finale. First, though, Giada De Laurentiis and Bobby Flay take a critical look at the Food Network pilots put together by the three finalists.

8 p.m. on ABC Steve Harvey’s FUNDERDOME

The more you can consolidate for a tailgate party, the better off you probably are … and a couple of the innovations unveiled in this new episode fill that bill. One is a Michigan man’s concept for a cooler that also houses a grill, drink dispensers and even a Bluetooth speaker. The other is the idea of two New Jersey residents for a tailgate chair that converts into a goalpost, for football games that might happen at a moment’s notice.

8 p.m. on SHOW I’m Dying up Here

This savagely funny dramedy about a group of aspiring stand-up comics closes out a strong freshman season with the finale “Creative Differences,” which sees Goldie (Melissa Leo) forcing Cassie (Ari Graynor) to pick a side and declare her loyalties. Adam (RJ Cyler) totally kills it in a brilliant set, but inadvertently shows up Ralph (Erik Griffin) in the process. Ron (Clark Duke) helps bestie Eddie (Michael Angarano) get sweet revenge on DJ Kenny Veasey (guest star P.J. Byrne).

8 p.m. on FOOD Guy’s Family Road Trip

Guy Fieri and his clan load up their RV and embark on a road trip from coast to coast. In the series premiere, “The Fieris Go to Griswald,” the first leg of the trip takes the Fieris from their home in northern California to scenic Lake Tahoe, where they pack away some decadent Belgian waffles to fuel a day of mountain biking. Then it’s a stop at Hoover Dam en route to Flagstaff, Ariz., and its celebrated Chili Festival.

9 p.m. on ABC The $100,000 Pyramid

Some cast members of “This Is Us” have been spending their summer making the game-show rounds, and two of them — current Emmy nominee Chrissy Metz and Justin Hartley — put aside being siblings on their series to compete in the second game of this new episode. In the first, music star Usher vies with Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller to get their teammates to the big-money winner’s circle. Michael Strahan is the host.

11 p.m. on fX The Strain

Quinlan and Fet (Rupert Penry-Jones, Kevin Durand) are in hot pursuit of a convoy that is carrying the nuclear weapon they covet in a new episode called “Belly of the Beast.” Elsewhere, Eph and Alex (Corey Stoll, Angel Parker) scramble to find any kind of clue that might point toward the Master’s endgame for the human race. Even as she is trapped by an old enemy, Dutch (Ruta Gedmintas) encounters an old friend.

MONDAY

7 p.m. on ABC Bachelor in Paradise

Talk about having your reputation precede you: As is widely known, Season 4 of this series in the unscripted franchise shut down production over alleged misconduct involving two contestants, but taping eventually resumed … thus yielding this two-part season premiere that continues Tuesday. The situation will be addressed on the show, per host Chris Harrison, as veterans of “The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette” again seek love in Mexico.

7 p.m. on NBC American Ninja Warrior

It’s back to Cleveland for another edition of the individual-city finals in this new episode, as the top 30 competitors from the qualifying round there make another run at the obstacle course. Returnees who try again to conquer it include Jon Alexis Jr., Mike Bernardo, Joe Moravsky and Jamie Rahn — all trying to land a spot in the Las Vegas finals and a shot at $1 million. Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila are the hosts, with Kristine Leahy as co-host.

7 p.m. on KDVR So You Think You Can Dance

Though this new episode is titled “Top 10 Perform Pt. 2,” there will be one less contestant by the time it’s over — since the determinations made by viewers and judges Nigel Lythgoe, Mary Murphy and Vanessa Hudgens will reduce the field to nine finalists. It’s interesting to note that one of the ”All-Stars” here is Allison Holker, who also has “Dancing With the Stars” experience. Cat Deeley is the host.

7 p.m. on AMC Preacher

In a new episode called “Puzzle Piece,” after long days of bitter frustration, Jesse (Dominic Cooper) finally catches a break in his quest to find God. The news is less good, however, for Tulip (Ruth Negga), who continues her downward spiral. Elsewhere, Cassidy (Joseph Gilgun) makes a life-changing decision for Denis (Ronald Guttman).

Christy and Bonnie (Anna Faris, Allison Janney) jump to conclusions when they find Roscoe (Blake Garrett Rosenthal) with marijuana in “Curious George and the Big Red Nightmare.” As a result, the women fear the youngster may have a full-blown drug problem. Sara Rue guest stars. Matt Jones, Sadie Calvano, Mimi Kennedy and Jaime Pressly also star.

8 p.m. on AMC Loaded

Leon (Samuel Anderson) takes the gang for an extended trip on his yacht, hoping to get them away from distractions so they can focus on developing their new game in the new episode “The Boat.” That may have sounded like a good idea at the time, but what follows is 24 hours of drugs, murder and sex. Jim Howick, Jonny Sweet and Nick Helm also star.

8 p.m. on A&E Escaping Polygamy

Suzette, a mother who managed to escape Colorado City, Ariz. — an infamous FLDS town — pleads with Jessica and Kollene to help her rescue the two daughters she was forced to leave behind in the new episode “Give Me Back My Daughters, Part 1.” An insider of the cult divulges to them the secret location where the elder daughter is held, but the cult members start to grow suspicious as the team puts together a high-risk rescue mission.

8:30 p.m. on WTBS People of Earth

Gina (Ana Gasteyer) uses her birthday party to distract Agent Foster (Nasim Pedrad) so Ozzie (Wyatt Cenac) can sneak away long enough to meet Jonathan Walsh (Michael Cassidy) in the new episode “Always a Day Away.” Up on the ship, the Cube (voice of Peter Serafinowicz) drives Jeff (Ken Hall) nuts with its passive-aggressive micromanaging. Elsewhere, Don (Bjorn Gustafsson) wants to tell Kelly (Alice Wetterlund) a secret.

9 p.m. on NBC Midnight, Texas

The term “maneater” gets a literal representation in the new episode ‘Sexy Beast,” with Manfred’s (Francois Arnaud) quarry a supernatural being who attracts men … then feasts on them. Really. The killer’s trail leads Fiji, Lem, Joe and Creek (Parisa Fitz-Henley, Peter Mensah, Jason Lewis, Sarah Ramos) to an out-of-the-way bar. Olivia (Arielle Kebbel) comes into surprising information about her father while on a mission. Dylan Bruce also stars.

9 p.m. on TNT Will

Will (Laurie Davidson) turns to a beautiful and talented friend for help as the theater’s survival hangs by a thread in the new episode “What Dreams May Come.” Elsewhere, an existential crisis compels Marlowe (Jamie Campbell Bower) to return to the very sketchy company of Edward Kelly (Zubin Varla), while Alice (Olivia DeJonge) uses similarly questionable judgment as she seeks comfort from Southwell (Max Bennett). Colm Meaney also stars.

TUESDAY

7 p.m. on CBS NCIS

While the NCIS team is investigating a hit-and-run incident, Jimmy Palmer (Brian Dietzen) risks his life by joining a perfect stranger standing on the dizzyingly high outside ledge of a building, in a desperate attempt to keep the man from committing suicide, in “Keep Going.” Spencer Treat Clark guest stars; Mark Harmon, Pauley Perrette, Sean Murray and Wilmer Valderrama also star.

7 p.m. on NBC America’s Got Talent

A given season’s live shows on this series always add a jolt of adrenalin, since viewers — in the eastern half of America, anyway — are seeing the performances as they happen, and those episodes begin here. Judges Mel B, Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum and Howie Mandel also watch what unfolds … and now, the at-home audience gets to weigh in with their votes, helping to determine who ultimately wins the $1 million grand prize. Tyra Banks is the host.

7 p.m. on KDVR Lethal Weapon

A murder in the fashion world leads Riggs and Murtaugh (Clayne Crawford, Damon Wayans Sr.) into unexpected complications in “Fashion Police.” Their probe eventually merges with one being conducted by DEA agents. With Trish (Keesha Sharp) away with the children to survey colleges, Murtaugh has a tough time being left to his own inventions. Hilarie Burton (“White Collar”) guest stars. Kevin Rahm and Jordana Brewster also star.

As Libby’s sentencing, still to be announced, seems to hang over everyone’s heads, the mothers bring in celebrated choreographer Laurieann Gibson in the new episode “Out With Abby, In With Chloe.” Her arrival brings an infusion of intensity and passion that shakes up the troupe. Meanwhile, Chloe, a former member of the company, returns to the competition world for the first time in two years.

7 p.m. on SYFY Face Off

Very often in reality competition shows, undertaking a challenge that includes some element by one of the judges automatically makes the task more complicated for whatever reason. That may or may not prove to be the case in the new “Journey Into Fear: Part 1,” the season’s penultimate episode, in which the final three create creatures for a haunted house conceptualized by series judge Glenn Hetrick. McKenzie Westmore is the host.

8 p.m. on USA Shooter

In the new episode “The Man Called Noon,” Bob Lee (Ryan Phillippe) struggles to piece together clues that may help deduce Solotov’s (Josh Stewart) motive for targeting his unit, so he and Isaac (Omar Epps) turn to a very unlikely source for help. Meanwhile, their quarry is hiding in plain sight. Nadine (Cynthia Addai-Robinson), meanwhile, finds a witness to the event that set everything in motion.

8 p.m. on A&E The Murder of Laci Peterson

New interviews with convicted murderer Scott Peterson are featured in this new six-episode true-crime series that looks back at a Christmas 2002 disappearance that galvanized a nation. Peterson’s wife, Laci, was pregnant with a little boy when she vanished. Her body, and that of unborn son Conner, washed up four months later on the shores of San Francisco Bay. Peterson was convicted of his wife’s murder despite lack of DNA evidence or eyewitness testimony.

8:30 p.m. on WTBS Wrecked

Danny (Brian Sacca) immediately launches an investigation after the survivors make the devastating discovery that someone has sabotaged the ship by blowing up the engine in a new episode called “The Setup.” Elsewhere, Steve (Rhys Darby) stumbles across something else nearly as shocking at the bottom of the ship. Zach Cregger, Brooke Dillman and Ginger Gonzaga also star.

9 p.m. on CBS NCIS: New Orleans

A naval-base investigation quickly escalates for the team, and for one member in particular, in “Quid Pro Quo.” While looking into a fatal accident, Pride (Scott Bakula) and his comrades discover a deadly virus that is highly contagious — and Wade (CCH Pounder) catches it, leaving her colleagues to race the clock to find an antidote. Others on the base also are at risk … as is, potentially, all of New Orleans. Steven Weber reprises his guest role as the city’s mayor.

9 p.m. on NBC Hollywood Game Night

They were quite good at bringing viewers to tears last season, but how are they at playing games? The new episode “This Is Us Game Night” pits a team that includes several of that drama’s stars — Emmy-nominated Sterling K. Brown and Chrissy Metz, plus Justin Hartley — against a squad boasting Carson Kressley, comic Bill Engvall and business guru Marcus Lemonis (“The Profit”). Each side tries to help its “civilian” member win $25,000. Jane Lynch hosts.

9:01 p.m. on ABC Somewhere Between

Beyond the serial killer she’s trying to prevent from harming Serena (Aria Birch), Laura (Paula Patton) has another concern in the new episode “Into the Fire” … namely, Tom (JR Bourne), whom she thinks hasn’t been telling her the complete truth. She asks Nico (Devon Sawa) to check up on him. Spanish Harbor may hold clues to what Laura and Nico have in common, particularly their destinies.

WEDNESDAY

7 p.m. on ABC CMA Fest 2017

Once known as Fan Fair, the annual event that lets country-music fans get up-close and personal with their favorite performers yields another tune-packed special, with Kelsea Ballerini and Thomas Rhett serving as the hosts of this year’s edition. Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Garth Brooks, Jason Aldean, Martina McBride, Hunter Hayes, Sara Evans, Little Big Town and Scotty McCreery are among those who participated in the four-day Nashville festival.

7 p.m. on KDVR MasterChef

The Las Vegas staple Caesars Palace marks its 50th anniversary — with 50 VIPs getting a special meal prepared by this season’s Top 12 chefs — in the new episode “Vegas Deluxe & Oyster Shucks.” The guests will vote on which team’s dish they like best, setting the stage for a dismissal when the losing team goes back to the kitchen. Host Gordon Ramsay also is a judge, along with Christina Tosi and Aaron Sanchez.

7 p.m. on USA Suits

A new episode finds Mike (Patrick J. Adams) dealing with some serious blowback from his case involving the death of a prison inmate, while Louis’ (Rick Hoffman) past behavior comes back to haunt him. Elsewhere, Harvey (Gabriel Macht) tries to open up to Donna (Sarah Rafferty) about his relationship with Paula (Christina Cole). Meghan Markle and Dule Hill also star.

7 p.m. on E! Hollywood Medium With Tyler Henry

Actress Joanna Garcia Swisher (“Reba”) gets a welcome message of forgiveness from the other side, and MMA star Chuck Liddell gets some very specific messages from the one person in his life who always had faith in him. Also in this new episode, TV personality Brandi Glanville (“The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills”) hears from a departed loved one who knew how to make her feel special.

8 p.m. on NBC Marlon

With his brother Damon Wayans Sr. enjoying series success with “Lethal Weapon,” fellow “In Living Color” alum Marlon Wayans also tries weekly television again with this new sitcom loosely based on his own life. The “Pilot” introduces him as a divorced father very involved in raising his children with his ex-wife (Essence Atkins), though his guidance is sometimes questionable. Well, OK: Make that “often” questionable. Another episode follows.

8 p.m. on KDVR The F Word With Gordon Ramsay

It all comes down to this: Of the teams that have survived the weekly competitions on Ramsay’s latest series, only two will be chosen to vie for the $100,000 grand prize in this season finale. Though Ramsay has meant for fun to be an integral part of the contest, that may be in shorter supply in this climactic round, given the ultimate importance of what winning it means.

8 p.m. on SYFY Blood Drive

Fans of a certain well-regarded auteur of cinematic horror will appreciate the joke in a new episode called “Scar Tissue,” which takes place in an oasis called — wait for it — Cronenbergh. That’s where Grace’s (Christina Ochoa) pursuit of Arthur (Alan Smithson) takes her, and if this beautiful spot looks too good to be true, well, you can guess why. Meanwhile, Slink (Colin Cunningham) tries to wrestle control of his beloved Blood Drive away from upper management.

8:01 p.m. on USA The Sinner

Harry Abbott (Bill Pullman) already is realizing that he should expect the unexpected in trying to solve the mystery of Cora Abbott’s (Jessica Biel) recent act of violence, but in the new “Part 3,” he uncovers a secret about Cora that changes the entire course of his investigation. Meanwhile, Mason (Christopher Abbott) takes matters into his own hands.

8:02 p.m. on LIFE Growing Up Supermodel

This new docuseries explores the family dynamics of some of the top young models on the current scene. In the series premiere, Cambrie Schroder decides to move out of the family home, devastating her mother, Andrea, who already is reeling from a divorce. Supermodel Beverly Peele’s daughter, Cairo, asks her mom to help her on an important photo shoot. Kelly LeBrock tries to assist daughter Arissa with her career as a plus-size model.

9 p.m. on NBC Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Benson (Mariska Hargitay) is put in the uncomfortable position of having to decide between duty and personal loyalty in “Rape Interrupted,” when the son of a police colleague (guest star Anthony Edwards, “ER”) is accused of sexual assault. Corey Cott, Anna Osceola, Jenna Stern and Joseph Lyle Taylor also guest star. Ice-T, Kelli Giddish and Peter Scanavino also star.

11 p.m. on fX Snowfall

Franklin, Leon and Kevin (Damson Idris, Isaiah John, Malcolm Mays) embark on a road trip that turns out to be something of a game-changer in the new episode “Cracking.” Meanwhile, Teddy (Carter Hudson) is forced to deal with a transgression from Alejandro’s (Juan Javier Cardenas) past, and Pedro (Filipe Valle Costa) is dismayed by Lucia’s (Emily Rios) decision to make Gustavo (Sergio Pires-Mencheta) an official partner.